Goodbye (Gene Ammons album) explained

Goodbye
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Gene Ammons
Cover:	Goodbye (Gene Ammons album).jpg
Released:	1975
Recorded:	March 18,19 & 20, 1974
Studio:	CI Recording, NYC
Genre:	Jazz
Label:	Prestige P 10093
Producer:	Orrin Keepnews
Chronology:	Gene Ammons
Prev Title:	Brasswind
Prev Year:	1973-74

Goodbye is the final album by saxophonist Gene Ammons recorded in 1974 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "It is ironic that on tenor saxophonist Gene Ammons' final recording date, the last song he performed was the standard "Goodbye." That emotional rendition is the high point of this session... It's a fine ending to a colorful career".^[2]

Track listing

1. "Sticks" (Cannonball Adderley) - 6:29
2. "Alone Again (Naturally)" (Gilbert O'Sullivan) - 5:58
3. "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" (Duke Ellington, Irving Mills) - 5:41
4. "Jeannine" (Duke Pearson) - 7:14
5. "Geru's Blues" (Ammons) - 7:36
6. "Goodbye" (Gordon Jenkins) - 4:32

Personnel

• • Gene Ammons - tenor saxophone Nat Adderley - cornet
• Gary Bartz - alto saxophone
• Kenny Drew - piano
• Sam Jones - bass
• Louis Hayes - drums
• Ray Barretto - congas (tracks 1–5)

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/gene-ammons/catalog/#prestige-p-10093 Gene Ammons discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed December 19, 2012